EMC Australia / Subclass 102
A child adopted, or being adopted — not a 101 with an adoption certificate.
102 is for a child adopted, or being adopted, by an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Adoption papers, the other country’s process, and Australia’s requirements all have to line up.
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Official source: Department of Home Affairs – Adoption visa (subclass 102)
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Who We Assist
Who We Assist
- You have adopted, or are adopting, a child overseas
- An intercountry adoption process is already running
How it works
What this visa asks of you
These are the parts of this visa, in the order they usually matter.
Process
Both countries
The adoption is recognised
Australia’s intercountry adoption settings and the sending country’s process.
A private arrangement that is not an adoption under the rules will not become a 102.
From outside Australia
The 102 visa
The child, the adoptive parent’s status, health and identity.
This is not a faster 101.
Read about The 102 visa
How EMC works
How we help
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Adoption or child visa
If the child is already your child under Australian law, 101/802 may be the visa. If the adoption is the pathway, 102. We will not mix the files.
What to Prepare
What to Prepare for Your Consultation
- Adoption orders or the current stage of the process
- Who in Australia is the parent
- The child’s identity documents
Before you apply
Important Considerations Before Applying
- Do not travel on the wrong visa “to collect the child” without the 102 plan.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if the child already meets the child-visa definition. An adoption in progress is usually 102. Bring the orders.
Start with your situation.
You do not need to memorise the subclass. Book a consultation, or send a short note. MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Other work
This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).